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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in elearning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can organizations ensure that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this crescive need for data the book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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